The Hancock County Commission heard from a contingent of residents who visit the dog park frequently. Located on Gas Valley Road, the Park was constructed by the Commission five years ago. Those in attendance are regular visitors to the park and expressed their dismay at…
As school year nears, the Hancock County Board of Education met for a special meeting to get all adminsitrative, teaching and service personnel positions in place. Oak Glen Assistant Principal Frank Crain was named Oak Glen principal replacing Dave Smith who was recently named Assistant…
Chester City Council tabled a raise for part-time patrolman at Monday’s meeting. Council had gone into Executive Session prior to the vote to table to discuss thei ssue. The resignation of Patrolman Don Blankenship was also accepted and payment of Blankenship’s vacation time was…
J. Michael Baird, who won his 1,000th race as a trainer last September and is among the leaders in the standings this year at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort, has maintained his passion for thoroughbred breeding and racing through times of great change in the…
Russell Smith, Janice Sue Smith to Russell Smith, Janice Sue Smith, Joseph Smith, Angela Dee Smith Estate of Harold Wolfe to Mary Hannah Finton Shirley Washam to Paris Hughes – $110,000.00 Evelyn Phillips by POA to Madeline Phillips Emily Blanda to Keven O’Rourke, Kami O’Rouse…
On August 1, 2023, the Hancock County Sheriff Office received a call of a burglary at12071 Ohio River Boulevard just outside of the city limits of Chester. The Sheriff’sOffice along with Chester Police Department responded to the scene. It wasdetermined to utilize K9 Officer Kevin…
Ted Arneault was named head principal of Weir High School at Tuesday’s Special Board Meeting. Arneault who led the Oak Glen Bears to their winningest football season now transitions to serving at the helm of the Weir High Red Riders. He comes to Weir High…
Two top administrative positions were approved by the Hancock County Board of Education.at Tuesday’s special meeting. Dave Smith was named Assistant Superintendent while Edson (Ted) Arneault was named the new Weir High Head Principal. Smith, an educator with 30 years experience in the…
Teapot lovers of all ages, far and near, are getting ready to celebrate the “World’s Largest Teapot” on August 12. Chairman of the event, Susan Hineman, is shown with a helper who shares her appreciation for the teapot that has made Chester a stop for…